Spotlight: Arielle Martin
In today's interview, we chat with Arielle Martin about her career as a certified strength & conditioning coach for some of the top BMX racers and freestyle athletes competing for the Olympics today. If you were looking for guidance for your next journey in BMX, take note below.
Arielle, thanks for doing this interview. For the readers who might not...
Throwback to 12 Year Old Girl Hannah Roberts
Today we are taking you back to a time when this two-time world Champion was just 12 years old, years before the idea of the Olympics being on the radar. Filmed and edited by Fat Tony, aka Adam Taylor.
At just 12 years old, Brett Banasiewicz's cousin Hannah Roberts is well on her way to being one of the best...
Bike Check with Gina Petrella
We're currently working on an interview with Venezuelan rider Gina Petrella, but in the meantime, check out her bike check below!
Your Height: 164 cm
Left or Right Foot: Right
Spin: Regular
Frame: Enemy 2019 20.75/12.5
Headset: Odyssey Integrate
Fork: Hoffman Bama 2011
Bars: SYM 8.625mm
Stem: S&M “Race XLT” Top Load
Grips: BSD “Leezus Handles”
Seatpost: Enemy
Seat: Stranger Fat
Pedals: BSD “Reed Stark”
Cranks: Enemy 170 mm
Sprocket: Enemy with...
Throwback to SISTER SESSION: Girls in BMX
In 2013, this short film was first released at the Bicycle Film Festival, documenting the women competing at Simple Session and the behind-the-scenes. Long were the days when Sister Session was a thing, but once things get back to normal around the world, we hope to see not only Simple Session back but Sister Session too!
The film has been...
Sarah Lampert Bike Check
Sarah Lampert built up a new Cult Shorty frame, so we caught up with her for a bike check-
Photos by: Angie Marino
Your Height: 5’ 4”
Left or Right Foot: Left
Spin: Right
Frame: Cult Shorty Frame / Ricany yellow - 20.5
Headset: Odyssey
Fork: Odyssey R25
Bars: Cult Crew Bars 9”
Stem: Cult Salvation 51mm
Grips: Cult Heaven’s Gate
Seatpost: Cult Counter post Pivotal
Seat: Cult Ricany
Pedals: Odyssey JCPC
Cranks:...
Vans Welcomes Perris Benegas
Vans welcomes Perris Benegas to Pro!
"Welcome to the Vans family, @PerrisBenegas. Named as @TheBloomBMX 2020 Freestyle Rider of the Year, as well as earning top honors at Vans 2019 BMX Pro Cup stops in Germany and Huntington Beach, California, Perris most recently received a signature pro frame from @CultCrew, marking a milestone for female BMX riders everywhere." -Vans BMX...
Natalya Diehm 3 time Gold Medalist at Australian Nationals
Australian Freestyle BMX rider Natalya Diehm brings home gold for the third time in a row, at the Australian National Championships in Melbourne. Natalya goes on to say on her Instagram account:
"3rd year in a row for NATIONAL CHAMPION ?? ?! I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to ride this event and definitely didn’t ride...